The universe of God of War is in full swing. While Amazon formalizes the casting of Kratos for its future series, players discover a free update for Ragnaroknow available on PlayStation 5. This patch, as minor as it seems at first glance, could well be a strategic piece in the future of the franchise.
Behind the innocuous addition of “power saving mode”, speculation is emerging around the next PlayStation portable console. What if this update was more than just a technical adjustment?
God of War Ragnarok is updating, but discreetly
Available for a few hours, patch 06.06 of God of War: Ragnarok Enables compatibility with Power Saving mode on PS5 and PS5 Pro. This is a profile that reduces console consumption, in particular by reducing CPU and GPU performance.
Sony has not communicated any other changes, leaving players wanting more. However, this update could well open the way to future optimizations, particularly for compatibility with a more compact and economical machine, such as the highly anticipated PlayStation portable console.
The game, praised upon its release in 2022, remains a reference in the PlayStation catalog. “Besides the reinvention of a complex saga, God of War: Ragnarök manages to reinvent itself with many welcome improvements. These refinements accumulate to deliver a complete experience that renders its predecessor obsolete. Despite its few minor flaws, God of War: Ragnarök sets a new benchmark, striking the right balance between deep storytelling and exhilarating gameplay.”
The return of Kratos… on the small screen
The update comes in a favorable media context. Amazon Prime Video has just confirmed that Ryan Hurst, known for his role as Thor in Ragnarokwill now play Kratos in the live-action series.
The timing seems perfect: relaunch the visibility of the game, remind the public of the impact of the license, and rekindle the flame before revealing more elements about the series. A strategy all the more effective since Kratos has not returned to console with narrative content since the end of 2022.
A technical evolution with a view to a nomadic future?
The link between this “energy” update and Sony’s hypothetical portable console is making headway. Power Saver mode could be a key part of ensuring PS5 blockbusters are compatible with future, less powerful hardware.
By testing this feature now on demanding titles like God of War: RagnarokSony may be beginning a smooth transition to a more flexible PlayStation, capable of playing AAA without sacrificing battery life or performance.
God of War, a changing icon
With this patch, Ragnarok stays in the spotlight without disrupting its content. But it marks a step in the way Sony manages its major licenses: by adapting them to technical needs, media issues and future platforms.
For players, this is the perfect opportunity to restart a game, to explore the snowy lands of Midgard once again, and to prepare, controller or remote control in hand, to follow the new adventures of Kratos, whether playable or televised.